Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam performed at Srivari temple in Tirumala

Tirumala, July 15 -- On the occasion of Anivara Asthanam, the sacred Koil Alwar Thirumanjanam ritual was performed with religious fervour at Tirumala Srivari temple here on Tuesday.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam (TTD) Executive officer J. Syamala Rao, along with TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu and Additional Executive officer Ch. Venkaiah Chowdary, speaking to the media outside the Srivari temple on the occasion, said that this traditional temple cleansing is performed four times a year before Ugadi, Anivara Asthanam, annual Brahmotsavam and Vaikuntha Ekadasi.

As a part of this ritual, the sanctum sanctorum, sub-temples, walls, ceilings, and all puja materials are thoroughly cleaned using water and an herbal mixture ''Parimalam''.

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